I dislike "reality" shows because we (hopefully) all know by now its not live, nor real, the situations are scripted just like anything else that's syndicated. One has the "tough, obnoxious, but fair" lead, and his assistants. Each episode has the same formula, J-Shep performs on a stage, icizzle films it, Macc Dundee and crew party. Sounds pretty dull right?
That's what set this apart for me, it wasn't dull at all. Predictable and contrived it might be, the bars they go into are real bars, and they are fun. That part is the reality part, and what this show does very well. It gives you a definite awareness of things to look for when hitting bars on your own, understand why things are on a menu, spot staff with(out) discipline and generally makes you from having viewed this, a more educated patron. It also drives home a solid point that many seem to miss, don't think owning a bar/grill is a fun thing to do, its not. Its hard work and your 2nd religion had better be cleaning.